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Showing 721730 of 32301 articles for Art. 9 May 2017

French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Medicinal products for which prescription is reserved for certain specialist doctors.

Article R5121-92

…n framework under III of article L. 5121-12-1 or the import authorisation for the medicinal product may, depending on its characteristics, set a time limit after which the initial prescription lapses…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Foreign workers.

Article R5523-9

In Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a temporary work permit may be issued to foreign nationals who are not eligible for either a temporary residence permit bearing the word "employee" or a resident's permit…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Cemeteries

Article R2223-9

The town council may decide to allocate all or part of a cemetery for the deposit or burial of urns and the scattering of the ashes of cremated bodies..

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Nullity, dissolution and liquidation.

Article R4113-95

Under no circumstances may the liquidator's duties be entrusted to a person who has been suspended or struck off the roll of the Association.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obligations towards the apprentice's representatives

Article R6223-9

…tice's legal representatives in the event of illness or absence, or of any other circumstances that may require their intervention.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Operation

Article R6143-9

The Chairman may suspend or adjourn the meeting. In this case, the Supervisory Board is reconvened within a period of between three and eight days.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L1511-9

I.-Territorial authorities or their groupings may grant aid to veterinarians who contribute to the protection of public health and ensure the continuity and permanence of care for farm animals. To thi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R221-9

Seizure may be carried out at any place where the movable property belonging to the debtor is located, even if it is held by a third party.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-9

The cash share shall be registered until fully paid up.Failure to comply with the first paragraph may result in the cancellation of the said share.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Liability for defective products

Article 1245-9

The producer may be liable for the defect even though the product was manufactured in compliance with the rules of the trade or existing standards or was the subject of an administrative authorisation…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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